11.1 - Moments: Definition and Types
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What is a raw moment?
💡 Hint: Think about how we calculate averages.
Write the formula for the mean.
💡 Hint: It is the first moment.
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What is the formula for the first raw moment?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of raw moments.
True or False: The first central moment is always equal to the mean.
💡 Hint: Think about what a central moment measures.
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A discrete random variable X takes values 0 and 1 with probabilities 0.6 and 0.4 respectively. Calculate the mean and variance of X.
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for mean and variance step by step.
Given a continuous random variable with the pdf defined over a certain range, derive the first and second moments.
💡 Hint: Remember to integrate over the proper limits.
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